ood laws. Therefore, if you have not doneso already, it is suggested that you contact the Food & DrugAdministration, 200 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20204, forinformation on this point. - 2 -

HQ 956094 May 3 1994 CLA-2 CO:R:C:F 956094 JGH CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0406.90.80 Mr. Samir M. Urdaneta 16370 SW 216 Miami, Florida 33170 REF: Classification of Mozzerella from Buffalo Milk Dear Mr. Urdaneta: Your letter of March 18, 1994, concerns the tariff classification of mozzarella cheese made from water buffalo milk under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. FACTS: Inquiry concerns the classification of mozzarella cheese made from water buffalo milk. No country of origin was given. ISSUE: Classification of mozzarella cheese made from water buffalo milk. LAW & ANALYSIS: Mozzarella cheese made from water buffalo milk is classifiable under the provision for other cheeses and substitutes for cheese in subheading 0406.90.8075, HTSUS. It might be noted that cheese, like all food products, is subject to the pure food laws. Therefore, if you have not done so already, it is suggested that you contact the Food & Drug Administration, 200 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20204, for information on this point. - 2 - HOLDING: Mozzarella cheese made from water buffalo milk is classifiable in subheading 0406.90.8075, HTSUS. The general rate of duty is 10 percent ad valorem. Sincerely, John Durant, Director Commercial Rulings Division